Professional Nurse - Medical

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBThe Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDeliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional teamIdentify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safetyFacilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environmentProvide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventionsCreate a learning environment that builds staff competenceEnsure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately chartedRequired EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of NursingDesired EducationPostgraduate Advanced Diploma in MidwiferyPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-oprative Nursing) if place in a specialist unitRequired ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: NoneDesired ExperienceN/ARequired Job Skills And KnowledgeBasic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)Computer literate (Microsoft Office)Develop/ modify a nursing care planInfection prevention and controlNursing processes and proceduresNursing record keepingPatient assessment skillsPharmacologyRelevant nursing legislationRisk identificationScientific nursing principles and process